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Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Elegant Nostalgia: Vintage 20th Century Cross-Stitch Sampler - Red on White
Located in Barcelona, ES
Transport yourself to a bygone era with our vintage cross-stitch sampler from the early 20th century. This timeless piece features a classic red-on-white design adorned with meticulo...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Fabric

Mid Century Tapestry Les Brochets by Jean Lurçat
Located in Roma, IT
Large Mid Century Tapestry designed by Jean Lurcat and probably produced by Corot. Very colorful fishes, butterflies and starfishes ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Cotton

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Design 105 Schumacher, Red
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large panel swatch Design 105 dating to Frank Lloyd Wright’s original 1955 collection for Schumacher. Extremely rare original large scale fabric, with surged edges to facilitate long...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Linen

1980s Design Hand made Wool Tapestry - Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- perfect original condition, bright colours - 1985 jr
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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Éva Németh - Green Flatweave carpet with Birds - Hungary around 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely flatweave carpet designed by Éva Németh in Hungary around 1970s. It is 199 x 144 cm. It has a sewn meatus on the back to easily hang it on the wall (can also easily bee remo...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Brazilian Midcentury Wall Tapestry by Nadi, c. 1960
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Brazilian midcentury stunning wall tapestry woven in natural fibers designed by Nadi, Brazil, c. 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Jute

Art Wool Tapestry "Still Life" by Svejdova, Czechoslovakia, 1979
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of non-woven textile (Artaig) by Drahomíra Švejdova. Signed. Marked by VUV Brno (Research Institut in Woolen) Very good original condition.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Timeless Elegance: Vintage 20th Century Color Cross-Stitch Sampler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of our vintage cross-stitch sampler from the early 20th century. This singular piece boasts a classic red-on-white design with meticulously ...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Fabric

Elegant Nostalgia: Vintage 20th Century Cross-Stitch Sampler - Red on White
Located in Barcelona, ES
Transport yourself to a bygone era with our vintage cross-stitch sampler from the early 20th century. This timeless piece features a classic red-on-white design adorned with meticulo...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Fabric

Tapestry Brutalist Macrame, Spain 1970s
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Modern Design ! Neo Classique ! bohemian decor, macramé wall hangings should be at the top of your list. These lightweight, airy pieces are typically made with natural materials (thi...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Cord

Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Tapestry by Eva Nemeth Wool
Located in San Diego, CA
Transport yourself to mid-century Scandinavia with this exquisite Vintage Wall Carpet by Eva Nemeth, hailing from Hungary. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this wool wove...
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20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Set of 4 Verner Panton for Mira X Orange Kurve Mid-Century Modern Danish Pillows
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern decorative pillows made with Verner Panton fabric. These pillows have some age to them, but look hardly used. The pillows were custom made using Verner Pa...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Textile, Foam

Sanchez MOLINA Wall Tapestry
By L. A. Molina
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Rare macramé tapestry by the artist Sanchez Molina. Unique piece, signed Spain, ca.1960
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Textile

Vintage Brazilian Wall Tapestry, 1980's
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Beautiful vintage wall tapestry with a bird design woven in wool. Signed JMA, unknown artist.
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Tapisserie Murale style Joan Miro
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Tapisserie murale artistique tridimensionnelle en très bon état. Art abstrait avec les formes et les couleurs bien caractéristiques de Joan Miro. Pièce unique Espagne, ca. 1970
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Juan Miro Tapestry Labelled by Atelier Jules Pansu, France 1990.
By Jules Pansu, (after) Joan Miró
Located in Brussels, BE
Large rug or tapestry by Juan Miro " L'or de l'azur" edited by Atelier Jules Pansu. Framed in a black wood box. Labelled. France around 1990.
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Wood

Eila Ampula Brazilian Modern Wall Art Tapestry
Located in Miami, FL
Eila Ampula fiber art floral tapestry handcrafted in Brazil, 1980s. Eila Ampula was a well-known Brazilian artist who specialized in tapestry design. Her ...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Natural Fiber

Kennedy Bahia. Brazilian Tapestry. "Multi-colored foliage", c. 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
The tapestry entitled "Multicolor Fire" by Kennedy Bahia, made around 1960, is a captivating work. Measuring 95 x 65 cm, it is made of wool and has a bright red background. The work...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Fiber Art by Janet Kuemmerlein
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Janet Kuemmerlein's stunning fiber art piece, measuring 24”x 26”, is a captivating exploration of color and texture. With a mesmerizing palette ranging from vibrant purples to fiery ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Fabric, Yarn

Fabulous French Mid-Century Abstract Hand Dyed Woven Art Tapestry by Aresti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Aresti, hand dyed woven fiber art tapestry. This abstract colorful textile art is made of thick knit cotton and has hanging string attached to the top. "Peint à la main"...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Cotton

Unusual Silk Scarf By Christian Dior 1960's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual mod scarf by Christian Dior ca' 1960's. In original envelope, unused.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Silk

"The Bathers" Kilim Wall Hanging Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large-scale Kilim wall tapestry, c.1970s, Poland. A vivid and lively warm-toned wall hanging with figurative imagery featuring forms reminiscent of a more simplistic take on cubism. ...
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1970s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Evelyn Ackerman Tapestry for ERA Industries USA, 1962
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Evelyn Ackerman Tapestry for ERA Industries USA, 1962. Signed EA.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Art Wool Tapestry "Mirror" by Svejdova, Czechoslovakia, 1984
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of non-woven textile (Airtag) by D. Švejdova. Signed. Marked by VUV Brno (Research Institut in Woolen) Very good original condition.
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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

1970s Abstract Fish Wall Hanging Tapestry Oaxacan Zapotec
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Abstract Fish Wall Hanging Tapestry Rug Textile Oaxacan Zapotec Bold colors and graphics handmade 100% wool Mexico 48.5 tall x 21.63 w Original...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

1970s Tapestry by Jean Claude Bissery
Located in Denton, TX
Vintage wool tapestry depicting a floral and musical motive. Beautiful flowing lines of green, black and orange. Signature Jean Claude Bissery and the manufacutrer ERF are woven int...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Ann-Mari Forsberg handwoven tapestry "Vit blomma"
Located in Båstad, SE
Handwoven tapestry depicting an abstract flower, designed by AnnMari Forsberg in 1959. "Vit Blomma" (White flower) is a detail from the larger tapestry "Bikupan" (the beehive). Wo...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Linen

Vintage Macrame Wood and Rope Art Wall Hanging Tapestry
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage original rope art backdrop tapestry, circa 1970s. This piece features a elegant pattern of hand knotted designs accented with wood. Adds a natural te...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Metal

“Phoenix” tapestry, In the style of Jean Lurçat, France, 1971
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Phoenix” tapestry, in the style of Jean Lurçat. Very good condition, on panel. France. Dated: May 1971. Dimensions: Height:128cm Width:70cm Depth:3cm
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Wool

“Aurore” tapestry by Jean-Claude Bissery, France, Circa 1970
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
"Aurore" by Jean-Claude Bissery, published by the French Center for Carpets and Tapestries / Centre Francais des Tapis et Tapisseries (CFTT) (CFTT) under the direction of Dermagne, A...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Modern African Woven Textile Art Kuba Cloth Set of Three
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern African Weave Textile Fiber Set Kuba Cloth Set of Three 1-123 long x 21.5 w 2- 100 x 19.5 3 - 120 x 20.5 Preowned vintage unrestored condition, please see images provided. Shi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Textile

Jean Lurçat "Les Brochets" Tapestry by Corot Aubusson, 1960s France
Located in Malibu, US
Exquisite Jean Lurçat limited edition 'Les Brochets' tapestry produced by Corot, France, 1960s. In "Les Brochets" the theme is a congress of fish and algae. Jean Lurçat was a great ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Cotton

Beautiful Large Contemporary Landscape Tapestry 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful contemporary hand knotted wool landscape tapestry, ca. 1970-1980 Hand knotted on a vertical loom in wool, vegetable colours. Perfect condition considering the age of the o...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Hand made wool Wall Tapestry 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- perfect original condition - around 1970s jr
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Edward Fields Wall Art Tapestry "Playland"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Colorful vintage wall tapestry hanging by Edward Fields. Original Label on reverse. Design title Playland.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Natural Fiber

Italian Vintage Tapestry by Missoni, 1980s
Located in Renens, CH
Italian collectable tapestry, professionally framed. This piece, considered a work of art has been designed by Ottavio Missoni, (1921 – 2013) during the 1980s. The Missoni enterpris...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Plywood

Large Decorative Vintage 1960s Wall Tapestry Art Pictured Bratislava Scenery, Cz
Located in Zohor, SK
Large decorative fine handmade vintage artwork 20th century 1960's wall tapestry showing scenery of Bratislava city. with Danube river. Set in an impre...
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1960s Slovak Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Textile, Glass, Wood

Mid-Century, hand-woven Salasaca tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woven wool tapestry with primitive design made from Ecuador. This Salasaca piece, named after the small Equadorian town known for its exquisite tapestries, is part of a long standing...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

René Fumeron Cosmos Wool Wall Tapestry for Atelier Robert Four, France 1960
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
René Fumeron Cosmos Wool Wall Tapestry for Atelier Robert Four, France 1960 René FUMERON (1921-2004), Cosmos, Wool tapestry woven in the workshops of Aubusson Robert Four, numbered ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Vintage 20th Century Red and White Cross-Stitch Sampler with Alphabet & Numbers
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dive into the timeless allure of our vintage cross-stitch sampler from the early 20th century. This unique piece showcases a classic red-on-white design featuring meticulously crafte...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Fabric

Tapestry Brutalist Macrame, Spain 1970s
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Modern Design ! Neo Classique ! bohemian decor, macramé wall hangings should be at the top of your list. These lightweight, airy pieces are typically made with natural materials (thi...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Cord

Antique 20th Century Cross-Stitch Sampler with Alphabet & Numbers
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embark on a journey through time with our antique cross-stitch sampler from the early 20th century. This captivating piece features a rich crimson-on-ivory design, showcasing finely ...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Fabric

Tapestry Brutalist Macrame, Spain 1980s
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Modern Design ! Neo Classique ! bohemian decor, macramé wall hangings should be at the top of your list. These lightweight, airy pieces are typically made with natural materials (thi...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Cord

Mid 20th Century Tapestry Signed “DUPREZ”
By Jean-Claude Duprez
Located in Beirut, LB
Mid-Century Modern French wool tapestry by Jean Claude Duprez signed at the bottom right corner , "DUPREZ". This beautiful piece depicts birds and the Vaccarès pond located in Saint...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool

Bobyrug’s Very beautiful mid century French tapestry By « Le Guen »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of the "Aube Fleurie" titled limited edition wall tapestry from Manufacture Robert Four in Aubusson, France. This exquisite piece, signed by Thérèse Le...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Rare Midcentury Wall Tapestry, Ege Rya Style, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Fabric, Wool

1960' s Indian Mid Century Hand Stitched Tapestry Wall Hanging
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Hand Stitched Large Tapestry. This is a very decorative piece. Please look closely at the pictures as they tell the best story. Very good clean condition.
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1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Silk

Hand knotted Kilem M. Domanska '' For the wedding'' 1960s Poland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Kilem by Maria Domanska 1960s Poland . This work is called ""Na Wesele "" For the wedding . Hand knotted Wool . Signed
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1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Tapestry Brutalist Macrame, Spain 1980s
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Modern Design ! Neo Classique ! bohemian decor, macramé wall hangings should be at the top of your list. These lightweight, airy pieces are typically made with natural materials (thi...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Cord

Wall Tapestry by Alain Cornic, Owl, Aubusson, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Wall tapestry by Alain Cornic at Aubusson, France, 1950s. Named "Owl". Wool. Limited edition of 200, number 17 (see photo). Hand printed by Robert Four at Aubusson. Signed. Measureme...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

1940's Vintage Hand Stitched and Framed Needlepoint Eagle Scene U.S.A. Patriotic
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Vintage Spectacular Hand Stitched Needlepoint Patrioti Scene. Eagle in flight with ribbon, USA flag detail.
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1940s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Yarn

Vintage MCM Latchhooked Yarn Art of Potted Flowers
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Vintage Mid Century Modern Latchhooked Yarn Art of Potted Flowers. Pretty piece!
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1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Yarn

AnnMari Forsberg handwoven tapestry "Bi i vit blomma"
Located in Båstad, SE
Handwoven tapestry depicting an abstract rose, designed by AnnMari Forsberg in 1959. "Bi i vit blomma" (Bee in white flower) is a detail from the larger tapestry "Bikupan" (the bee...
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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Linen

Tapestry Brutalist Macrame, Spain 1980s
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Modern Design ! Neo Classique ! bohemian decor, macramé wall hangings should be at the top of your list. These lightweight, airy pieces are typically made with natural materials (thi...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Cord

Jaime Hayon & Nani Marquina 'Nani x Hayon' Wall Tapestry
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jaime Hayon & Nani Marquina 'Nani x Hayon' wall tapestry Hayon x Nani, size 120x130, comes with wall hanging solution made with fabric sleeves sewn to the top back of the rug. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Rare Midcentury Wall Tapestry, Ege Rya Style, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Fabric, Wool

Wool Textile Wall Hanging in the style of Joan Miro
Located in Kansas City, MO
1960s wall hanging tapestry in the style of Joan Miro. Excellent condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Elie Grekoff Mid-20th Century French Tapestry Decorative Textile Art
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Mid-20th Century French tapestry or wall hanging by Elie Grekoff, circa 1960. This tapestry is a wonderful statement piece for any modern, contemporary or midcentury interior. Epitomizing artistic skill and creativity, this stunning vintage French tapestry displays a wonderful composition with alluring colors, dramatic textures and strong graphic features. Features a bold collection of stylized motifs and radiant colors. Woven in Aubusson using...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Mid-century Modern tapestries for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern tapestries for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage tapestries created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, rugs and carpets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern tapestries made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tapestries, popular names associated with this style include Ewald Kröner, Jean Picart Le Doux, Jean Lurcat, and Elie Grekoff. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for tapestries differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $164 and tops out at $98,000 while the average work can sell for $2,525.

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